Trusted Advisors Abound - Who Do You Turn To???

Who gives you feedback?
Whose feedback do you treasure - or, at least value because you know it is relevant, important and needed for you to grow?

Often leaders list their manager as the initial reaction to the first question, and pause to reflect on the second. Certainly, performance feedback is a manager's responsibility. And, the manager's perspective carries weight given the impact - salary, promotion, project assignment, etc.

However, have you considered who else can give you additional insights? Who sees you in action and knows your impact?
Who shares your vision and has the courage and conviction to help you see what is working well and what could be modified?

Starting with those who share your vision is a great way to encourage balanced feedback. Asking for feedback from their perspective on what is working well - and should be continued; what is not working well - and could be modified or stopped. Then listening all the way through without interruption can lead to valuable insights that you often can't have from where you stand. Asking clarifying questions to ensure that you see what they see? Powerful.

Who could you ask today?